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An analog touch sensor and video camera mounted on the NGIS coordinate measuring machine (CMM)

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NGIS coordinate measuring machine

The horizontal arm of the CMM carries an analog touch sensor (red) and a video camera (black) to inspect mechanical parts. The camera "finds" the part and its features on the table so high accuracy inspection can be done using the touch sensor

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